2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1975 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 902 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1975 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Buick | Sunbeam |
| Model | Lucerne | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2090 mm |
