2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic 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 (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 1972 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |