2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 683 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1989 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3300 mm |
