1972 AMC Matador vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
Because 1972 AMC Matador 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 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
