2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 8 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 1080 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 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |
