2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 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 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1976 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
