2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo 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 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (36 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (55 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Lucerne | Mini Jumbo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
