2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1994 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Suzuki Swift 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 157 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Swift. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 757 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Suzuki Swift is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Swift will offer significantly more control. 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 (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Swift. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1994 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Lucerne | Swift |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
