1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Taft | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2330 mm |
