2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 981 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (224 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charade | Highlander |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1701 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |