2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 506 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, both vehicles can yield 438 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LaCrosse | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 438 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 Weight | 1858 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
