2010 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Mazda | Daihatsu |
| Model | 3 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
