2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |