1991 Nissan Sunny vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Sunny 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 153 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 634 kg more than 1991 Nissan Sunny. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan Sunny | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Sunny | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
