2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 664 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Patrol | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |
