1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 920 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
| Model | Charade | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2820 mm |
