2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 5,299 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
