2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 730 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 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:

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 2007 Daihatsu Charade
Make Alfa Romeo Daihatsu
Model Brera Charade
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 989 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 55 HP
Torque 230 Nm 89 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 222 km/hour 150 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 16.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 36 L


 

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