2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 187 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Lucerne | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
