2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1335 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Charade | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |