2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | GMC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Acadia | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 36 L |
