2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Buick Lucerne
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2007 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 241 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Brera | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |