2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 2 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 904 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 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Lucerne | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
