2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Lucerne would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 109 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti G25 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti G25. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Lucerne | G25 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
