2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 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 Grande Punto (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Grande Punto | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
