2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Lucerne | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
