2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Volvo C30 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 119 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C30. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C30.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C30. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Lucerne | C30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
