2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1769 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Charade | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 88 L |
