2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 5 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 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 81 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 418 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Fit |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |