2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, both 2010 Buick Lucerne and 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 431 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman 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.
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2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Lucerne | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 3957 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2548 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |