2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 42 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 336 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
