2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Lucerne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 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.
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2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Lucerne | Charade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 56.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |