2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 655 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 2003 Honda CR-V 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, 2003 Honda CR-V 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, 2003 Honda CR-V (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
