2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 496 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Express | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
