2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 844 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Lucerne | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2400 mm |
