2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Toyota Stallion 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 628 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Because 2008 Toyota Stallion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 2008 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Buick Lucerne 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Buick Toyota
Model Lucerne Stallion
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 0 HP
Torque 400 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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