1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1451 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.

Because 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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 Sixty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 1979 Daihatsu Charade
Make Cadillac Daihatsu
Model Sixty Charade
Year Released 1962 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 49 HP
Torque 582 Nm 72 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 73 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 684 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 3490 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 34 L