1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Charmant |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |