2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Buick Lucerne and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 201 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 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 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Lucerne | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |