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 7 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 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 61 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, 2011 Buick Regal (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
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 | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1665 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 | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
