2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Saturn Relay 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 (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Saturn Relay. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn Relay.
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 @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Lucerne | Relay |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3050 mm |