2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 10 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 945 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 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 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, 2013 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Charade | X1 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 63 L |
