2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 269 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 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Lucerne | Panamera |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |