2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 412 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |