2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L 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 183 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 792 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Lucerne | L |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
