2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier 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 15 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (212 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 73 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
