2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
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 Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 213 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Celsior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Celsior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Celsior |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |