2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2003 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 628 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Honda CR-V (220 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm). This means 2003 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. 2003 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |
