2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |
