2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 4 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 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 33 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 277 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Lucerne | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |