2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Blazer | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
