2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1973 Buick Centurion 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 1973 Buick Centurion. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Lucerne | Centurion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |
