2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1408 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (392 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LaCrosse | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3580 mm |
