2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 199 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |