2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Aspen (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Aspen.
Because 2008 Chrysler Aspen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Aspen 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, 2008 Chrysler Aspen (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Lucerne | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
