2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2007 Buick Lucerne and 2007 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2007 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Lucerne | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
