2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1180 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
Model | Town & Country | Charade |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |