2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 164 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3350 mm |
