2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Lucerne | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |
