2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 222 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lucerne | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
