2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Infiniti I

To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Infiniti I were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I.

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 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti I. 2004 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2004 Infiniti I has manual transmission. 2004 Infiniti I 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.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick LaCrosse 2004 Infiniti I
Make Buick Infiniti
Model LaCrosse I
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2760 mm


 

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