1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 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 143 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2012 Daihatsu Charade, 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Charade |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |