2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 2 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 93 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Lucerne | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
