2007 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 118 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 294 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Ducato | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
