2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Espace 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 59 more horse power than 2000 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 456 kg more than 2000 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Lucerne 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 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Espace, 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
