2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 524 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2008 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (309 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Lucerne | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
