2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 11 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LaCrosse | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3560 mm |
