2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Chrysler | Buick |
Model | Town & Country | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |