2004 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 46 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Xterra | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
