2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Toledo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 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, 2003 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |
