2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 416 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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (309 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Lucerne | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2033 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |