2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,192 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 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 Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Seat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cordoba | Charade |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
