2007 Smart Brabus 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 Smart Brabus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Smart Brabus 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 129 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Because 2007 Smart Brabus 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 Smart Brabus. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart Brabus | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Smart | Buick |
| Model | Brabus | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3900 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2936 mm |
