2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2010 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |