2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 190 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 | 1562 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |