2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Magna 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 86 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 356 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lucerne | Magna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2730 mm |
