2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2006 Buick Lucerne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Jazz |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |