2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2011 Buick Lucerne and 2011 Suzuki Splash 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 134 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 644 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Splash. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Splash. 2011 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Splash has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Lucerne | Splash |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 3715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |