2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Lucerne | Juke |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |