2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Lucerne | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1988 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |