2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Charade and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 425 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 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
Model | Charade | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |