2006 Acura RSX vs. 2007 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2007 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | RSX | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |