2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege 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 127 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Lucerne | Protege |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |