2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 386 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2011 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Laguna | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
