2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 79 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 262 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Lucerne | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
