1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 712 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Charade |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |