1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,327 cc, 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 471 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo, 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, 2001 Seat Toledo (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charmant | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2327 cc |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
