2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Charade and 2009 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 235 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.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda 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 Panda | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Charade | Panda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 35 L |