2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1974 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 1974 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lucerne | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3230 mm |
