2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse 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 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 556 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 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2173 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
