2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LaCrosse | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |
