2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Charade and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Micra weights approximately 250 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 Nissan Micra (129 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Micra 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.
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2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Charade | Micra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 46 L |