2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Octavia 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 176 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Lucerne | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
