2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens 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 100 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens.
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 (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Lucerne | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
