2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 7 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 294 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
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, 2013 Infiniti IPL, 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Lucerne | IPL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
