2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 437 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
