1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 966 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Park Avenue | Charade |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |