2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G 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 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti G 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 Infiniti G 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 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Lucerne | G |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
