2003 Audi RS6 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, both 2003 Audi RS6 and 2003 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi RS6 weights approximately 1185 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 2003 Audi RS6 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, 2003 Audi RS6 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, 2003 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2003 Audi RS6 has manual transmission. 2003 Audi RS6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Audi RS6 2003 Daihatsu Charade
Make Audi Daihatsu
Model RS6 Charade
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 958 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 444 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 145 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 725 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3420 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.8 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.6 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 36 L


 

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