2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
Model | Civic | Charade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |