2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 298 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
