2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic 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 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |