2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1986 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier 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 2007 Buick Rainier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1986 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rainier | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |
