2000 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 7 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
Because 2000 AC Aceca 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 2000 AC Aceca. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3879 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
