2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Arosa would be higher. Both 2009 Daihatsu Charade and 2002 Seat Arosa are equipped with a 998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Arosa.
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, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Charade | Arosa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 34 L |