2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | YRV | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
