2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 801 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost. 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Lucerne | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
