2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2400 mm |
