2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 526 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Lucerne | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
