2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Savana (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2008 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Lucerne | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
