2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Buick Lucerne

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2006 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.

Because 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 Buick Lucerne
Make Alfa Romeo Buick
Model Brera Lucerne
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3195 cc 4572 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 256 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 322 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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