1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 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, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | 124 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |
