2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu I-290. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 42 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu I-290. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Isuzu I-290 has manual transmission. 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Lucerne | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
