1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1984 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 1984 Cadillac DeVille 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. 1984 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | DeVille | Fellow |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 59 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2100 mm |