2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 706 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Opel | Buick |
Model | Corsa | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |