1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 778 kg more than 1987 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1987 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Charade |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 782 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 |