2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2008 Daihatsu Terios 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 (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Terios 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.
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2009 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Lucerne | Terios |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |