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 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2005 Honda Civic (118 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
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 | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
