2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 129 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
