2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Lucerne | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
