2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 352 kg more than 2011 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Element |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2400 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 | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
