2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo.

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 (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Buick Lucerne 2010 Tata Indigo
Make Buick Tata
Model Lucerne Indigo
Year Released 2009 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3880 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 42 L


 

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