1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Seat Cordoba (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
