2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 233 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
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2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |