2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
Because 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 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 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
