1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 962 kg more than 1988 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Charade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
