2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 Buick Lucerne and 2007 Honda Element were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 110 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element 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 | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |