2009 Ford Ka 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 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 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, 2009 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Ka | Charade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |