2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Xedos 9 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Lucerne | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
