2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1985 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1985 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lucerne | Charade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
