2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Mazda 5 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 76 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (151 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 212 kg more than 2009 Mazda 5. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Lucerne | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
