2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1197 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 85 L |
