2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 580 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
Model | Charade | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |