2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2013 Ford Focus 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. 2013 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 47 L |