2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX 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 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 392 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 JX 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 JX 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 JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX 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 JX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Lucerne | JX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4989 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1722 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |