2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 124 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |
