2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 673 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Lucerne | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
