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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 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 148 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 (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (349 Nm @ 2000 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 | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1813 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 | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
