2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 453 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta 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 1961 Buick Invicta. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Lucerne | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
