2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2003 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 920 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 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2003 Pontiac Aztek | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | YRV | Aztek |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 69 L |