2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 335 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C4 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 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 Weight | 1240 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
