2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 256 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 1984 Buick Electra | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Lucerne | Electra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |