2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 100 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Lucerne | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
