2011 Kia Optima vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima 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, 2011 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 2011 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Optima | Charade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
