1979 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1979 Cadillac Eldorado and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 930 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado, 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, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Eldorado | Charmant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |