2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Sportage | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
