2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
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 @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Avalon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |