2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
