2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
