2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2010 Buick Lucerne and 2010 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 79 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 426 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Lucerne | 3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
