1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1999 Seat Ibiza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Seat Ibiza (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
