1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Because 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1970 Daihatsu Fellow has manual transmission. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Fleetwood | Fellow |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 59 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |