1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 855 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. 1995 Buick Riviera 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. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Buick Riviera | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Riviera | Charade |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |