2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
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 Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 283 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
