2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Espace 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 66 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 121 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | Espace |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
