2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 123 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.
Because 2010 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Lucerne | GS |
| 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 | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 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 | 71 L |
