2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 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 75 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 787 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Lucerne | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
