2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Nissan President

To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. 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 8 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President.

Because 1995 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan President.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick Lucerne 1995 Nissan President
Make Buick Nissan
Model Lucerne President
Year Released 2006 1995
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 275 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3040 mm


 

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