2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 49 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Silverado | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
