1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charmant | 124 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
