2005 Morgan Roadster vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 786 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Morgan Roadster 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 2005 Morgan Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan Roadster | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Morgan | Buick |
Model | Roadster | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2936 mm |