1990 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 830 kg more than 2003 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2003 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Charade |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
