2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2003 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Demio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Demio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Demio should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Demio weights approximately 240 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 Mazda Demio (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Demio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Mazda Demio | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charade | Demio |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |