2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | 300 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
