1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1989 Avanti Avanti 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 1989 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2936 mm |
