2008 Opel Signum vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Signum | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Opel | Daihatsu |
| Model | Signum | Charade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
