2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 488 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lucerne | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3230 mm |
