2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan 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 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
