2007 Kia Picanto 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 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto.
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 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Picanto | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 36 L |
