2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2002 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2002 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Lucerne | Seville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
