2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Ford Model U
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2003 Ford Model U were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Model U is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Model U (149 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Model U should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2003 Ford Model U 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, 2003 Ford Model U 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, 2003 Ford Model U (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Model U will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Ford Model U has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Model U will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Ford Model U | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Model U |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |