2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. Both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2004 Chevrolet Impala are equipped with a 3,786 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Impala (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. (305 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Impala |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
