2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1956 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 454 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1956 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Lucerne | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3800 mm |
