2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 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 (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 577 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Lucerne | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
