2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 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 141 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 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 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Lucerne | 66 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |