2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte 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 194 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Lucerne | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |
