2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 (227 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Pontiac G6.
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 Pontiac G6 (319 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Lucerne | G6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 319 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 | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |