2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2010 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Charade | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |