2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1250 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |