2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Lucerne | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
