2005 Toyota Echo 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 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Echo 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 112 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 811 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo. 2011 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Echo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Echo | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
