2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 819 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.
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, 2011 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2619 mm |
