2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 548 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, 2010 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Volvo | Daihatsu |
| Model | C30 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
