2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Volkswagen Pickup 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 116 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lucerne | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
