2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 975 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
