1978 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord 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 137 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 826 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Accord | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
