2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Lucerne | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |