2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (292 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 287 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (390 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Discovery | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 390 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |