2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 299 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Because 2008 Toyota Stallion 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 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Stallion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |