2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 785 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 74 L |
