2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 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 73 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Lucerne | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
