2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 134 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 642 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |