1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Reatta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 661 kg more than 1996 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Reatta | Charade |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
