2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. Both 2000 Daihatsu Terios and 1998 Daihatsu Charade are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Terios (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Terios | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
