1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 129 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2330 mm |
