2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LaCrosse | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |