2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
