2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga 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 153 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 603 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Lucerne | Venga |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
