2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Charade and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |
