2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 682 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Buick | Riley |
Model | Lucerne | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |