1981 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 109 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 514 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Celica | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Celica | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3900 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2936 mm |
