2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Lucerne | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |