2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia 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 138 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 409 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Lucerne | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
