1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Charade and 1999 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 800 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. 1999 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Charade | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |