2004 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 39 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pickup. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Pickup | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2936 mm |