2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2465 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 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Excursion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 167 L |