2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 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 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 100 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Lucerne | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |