1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville 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 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause, 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Applause |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 87.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |