2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Lucerne | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |