2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2003 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac G6 (286 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 776 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 Pontiac G6 (369 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | Charade | G6 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2950 mm |