2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Colorado | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
