2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 116 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Holden Commodore 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 1997 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Lucerne | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2950 mm |
