1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 22 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 34 L |
