2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1957 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 810 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1957 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Lucerne | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3800 mm |
