2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Because 2008 GMC Envoy 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, 2008 GMC Envoy 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Lucerne | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
