2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Avalon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |