1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 670 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1986 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
