2010 Citroen C8 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C8 (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C8 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C8 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
