2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Buick Lucerne and 2011 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 526 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2011 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Buick | Dacia |
Model | Lucerne | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2673 mm |