2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 1050 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 2003 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Charade | V70 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |