2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Tacoma | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |