2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1995 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Lucerne | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
