2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 164 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Armada | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Armada | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3900 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |