2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | R8 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
