2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Lucerne | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |