2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Buick LaCrosse (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (311 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LaCrosse | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
