2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 580 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, 2008 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |
