2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Lucerne would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Lucerne | Countryman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |