2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 727 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (309 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne. 2008 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter 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.
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2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Lucerne | Transporter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 309 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |