2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Caterham 7 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 2004 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (311 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2004 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Buick | Caterham |
Model | LaCrosse | 7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2230 mm |