1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 992 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | 62 | Opti |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
