2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1992 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1992 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 396 kg more than 1992 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1992 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
