2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 304 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.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Lucerne | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |