2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |