2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1074 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 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Lucerne | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
