2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LaCrosse | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |