2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 1025 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.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Trans Sport | Charade |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2380 mm |