2002 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 264 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Acura NSX 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 2002 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | NSX | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |