2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 524 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Lucerne | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 108 L |
