2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue 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 71 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 264 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Buick Lucerne 2004 Buick Park Avenue
Make Buick Buick
Model Lucerne Park Avenue
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1682 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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