2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Phedra 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Phedra. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 223 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Phedra. (264 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Phedra. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Phedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Lancia Phedra | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Lucerne | Phedra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1773 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |