2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
| Model | Charade | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
