2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 755 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 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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 Daihatsu Charade | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jeep |
| Model | Charade | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
