2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Hyundai Grandeur 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 68 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | LaCrosse | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |