2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Lucerne | Orlando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1836 mm |