2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Lucerne | DTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
