2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2007 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Hilux | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
