2001 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2001 Audi S3
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu YRV and 2001 Audi S3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi S3 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi S3 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 2001 Audi S3 (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. 2001 Daihatsu YRV has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu YRV | 2001 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | YRV | S3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 42 L |
