2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2008 BMW 530 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 2008 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 530 | Charade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |