2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1180 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 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Charade | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 85 L |