2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Lucerne | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 104 L |