2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 506 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |