2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 487 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Lucerne | Xterra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |