2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Mazda B3000 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. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 690 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.
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, 2006 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Mazda B3000 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charade | B3000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2966 cc |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 74 L |