2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Chrysler 300

To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.

Because 2009 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Buick Lucerne 2009 Chrysler 300
Make Buick Chrysler
Model Lucerne 300
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3879 cc 5652 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 224 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5150 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 527 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1890 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km


 

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