2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Renault Logan
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Logan 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 141 more horse power than 2007 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 529 kg more than 2007 Renault Logan. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Logan. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Logan 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:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
