2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lucerne | SS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
