1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
