2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Saturn Vue 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 60 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (167 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue.
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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Lucerne | Vue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
