2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2008 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LaCrosse | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
