1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 700 kg more than 1992 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Charade |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
