1974 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 587 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | Lucerne |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3880 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |