2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 17 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (180 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 93 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Lucerne | PT Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |