2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Charade and 2007 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Spectra weights approximately 740 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 Kia Spectra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Charade | Spectra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |