2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | CTS | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1407 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
