2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Lucerne | Terracan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |