1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 87 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | Tickford | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3879 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2940 mm |
