2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 236 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
