1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | 124 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
