1984 Buick Electra vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 660 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1988 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Charade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2350 mm |
