2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Lucerne | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
