2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 622 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | GMC | Buick |
| Model | Yukon | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 68 L |
