2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1246 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chrysler |
| Model | Charade | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 76 L |
