2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 67 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (233 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
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 (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LaCrosse | Impala |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
