2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 206 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma. 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |