2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 237 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Because 1971 Holden Monaro 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 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Lucerne | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
