2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS

To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Buick Lucerne 2010 Cadillac DTS
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Lucerne DTS
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3880 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1617 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5273 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1463 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2936 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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