2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 387 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
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 | 55 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |