2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Lucerne | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2154 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |