2001 Mazda Demio vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Demio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Demio.
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, 2001 Mazda Demio (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Demio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Demio | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Mazda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Demio | Charade |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
