2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight.
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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
