2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 131 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 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 2013 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Lucerne | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
