2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2010 Nissan Armada 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 2010 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Lucerne | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |