2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Because 2005 Subaru Outback 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, 2005 Subaru Outback 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, 2005 Subaru Outback (339 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Lucerne | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
