2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Charade and 2009 Fiat Fiorino were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
