2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 47 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa 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 Seat Salsa 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 (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Lucerne | Salsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |