2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Nissan | Daihatsu |
| Model | Murano | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 36 L |
