2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 727 kg more than 1962 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Skoda Felicia 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 1962 Skoda Felicia. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Lucerne | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |
