2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. 2008 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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.
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2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | LaCrosse | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1688 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2895 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |