2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 100 NX 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 86 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 482 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
