2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 406 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Lucerne | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
