2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 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 200 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1989 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lucerne | Charade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
