2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Lancia Musa 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 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 267 kg more than 2009 Lancia Musa. 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 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Musa. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2009 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Lucerne | Musa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |