2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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 138 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Lucerne | 124 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |