2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 400 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Terios II | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
