2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire 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 164 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 687 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Aspire 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 | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Aspire |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |