2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 237 kg more than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2003 Porsche Boxster 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 2003 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Lucerne | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
