2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Lucerne | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
