1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 261 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Plymouth | Buick |
| Model | Volare | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2936 mm |
