2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. 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 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | Murano |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
