2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1420 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.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
