2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 146 kg more than 2001 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra will offer significantly more control. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2391 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2660 mm |
