2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Cobalt | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
