2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 104 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 572 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |