2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 76 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (311 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (215 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | LaCrosse | Outlander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 215 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |