2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 539 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, 2011 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Soul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 48 L |
