2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2007 Buick Lucerne and 2007 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Lucerne | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |