2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Ractis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Ractis would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Ractis. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Ractis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Ractis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |