2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 815 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Charade | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |