2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2013 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Lucerne | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 354 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
