1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Eldorado | Charmant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 83 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2340 mm |