2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 93 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 356 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Lucerne | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
