2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 44 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 125 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2004 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |