2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Lotus | Buick |
| Model | Exige | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
