2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | Vanquish | Charade |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |