2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Clio 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 116 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 137 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
