2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Saturn Vue 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (250 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Lucerne | Vue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
