1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2000 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1248 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Cadillac DeVille 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 1962 Cadillac DeVille. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2000 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | DeVille | Naked |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 37 L |
