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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 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 581 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 (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 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.
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 | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |