2008 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 328 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
