2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1511 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Touareg |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |