2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2011 Buick Lucerne and 2011 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 147 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne. 2011 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Lucerne | Accord |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |