2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 715 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 Mazda Premacy (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charade | Premacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1455 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |