1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1999 Daihatsu SP-4
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (107 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Calais | SP-4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2340 mm |
