2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 537 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Nissan | Daihatsu |
| Model | Altima | Charade |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 175 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |
