2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 543 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 361 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |