2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 Buick LaCrosse (197 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 855 kg more than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LaCrosse | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
