2003 Chrysler 300 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2003 Chrysler 300 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 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 855 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 Chrysler 300 (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler 300 | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | 300 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2380 mm |
