2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 540 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 85 L |
