2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Peugeot 307 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2008 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | LaCrosse | 307 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
