1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 177 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Pontiac | Buick |
Model | Bonneville | Lucerne |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2936 mm |