2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 211 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Terios |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
