2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LaCrosse | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
