2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, 2008 Hummer H3 is newer by 8 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 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, 2008 Hummer H3 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, 2008 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. 2008 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hummer |
| Model | Charade | H3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2850 mm |
