2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 908 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 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 73 L |
