2000 Acura RL vs. 2006 Buick Lucerne

To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 271 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.

Because 2006 Buick Lucerne 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 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Acura RL 2006 Buick Lucerne
Make Acura Buick
Model RL Lucerne
Year Released 2000 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3472 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 308 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1675 kg 1946 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 68 L


 

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