2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Mazda Premacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Premacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charade | Premacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |