2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 46 L |
