2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. 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 55 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
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2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |