2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 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 2,688 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 1105 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 2006 Dodge Sprinter 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, 2006 Dodge Sprinter 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, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (331 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2688 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3560 mm |
