2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |