1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (136 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 267 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charmant | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2480 mm |
