2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 274 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 Ford Bantam (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Bantam |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1014 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 54 L |