2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Citroen C6
To start off, 2012 Citroen C6 is newer by 6 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, 2012 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Citroen C6.
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, 2012 Citroen C6, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Lucerne | C6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
