2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina 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 (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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 (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
