2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
