2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 9 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 930 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 2012 BMW 135 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 2012 BMW 135. 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
Model | Charade | 135 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 53 L |