2011 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RDX weights approximately 793 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 2011 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Acura RDX | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Acura | Daihatsu |
Model | RDX | Charade |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |