2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Terios (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Terios | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |
