2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Lucerne | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Lucerne | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |