2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac SRX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Lucerne | SRX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |