2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
