2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Daihatsu Sirion

To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2003 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Sirion (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Sirion weights approximately 132 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 Daihatsu Sirion (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daihatsu Charade 2003 Daihatsu Sirion
Make Daihatsu Daihatsu
Model Charade Sirion
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 852 kg
Vehicle Length 3420 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2350 mm


 

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