2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 5 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1183 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 2012 SsangYong Stavic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Stavic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2012 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
Model | Charade | Stavic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |