2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 747 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Lucerne | 100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
