2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 889 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Charade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
