2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Charade | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
