2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 224 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Vanquish | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
