2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu U4 B would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | U4 B | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
