2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 492 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |