2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 519 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
| Model | Raider | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
