2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Arosa (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 234 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Seat Arosa (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Charade | Arosa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 974 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 34 L |