2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Peugeot Nautilus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Lucerne | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |
