2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Buick Regal

To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Lucerne 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 45 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 93 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Buick Lucerne 2011 Buick Regal
Make Buick Buick
Model Lucerne Regal
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3900 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1726 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5161 mm 4831 mm
Vehicle Width 1875 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 2936 mm 2738 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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