2003 Daihatsu Charade EL vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL and 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL.
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 Daihatsu Charade EL (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic. 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL | 2003 Daihatsu Charade EL Automatic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Charade |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 36 L |
