2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
