2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2001 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 925 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2001 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1781 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |
