2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 511 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Lucerne | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
