2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 83 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 966 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 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) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Lucerne | Stratos |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2170 mm |