2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1475 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 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Suburban | Charade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 36 L |