2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Lucerne | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |