2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 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. Both 2003 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Daihatsu Charade are equipped with a 989 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Charade |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 36 L |
