2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Terios (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1180 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
