2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2004 Buick LaCrosse and 2004 Pontiac Aztek 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2004 Pontiac Aztek 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 Pontiac Aztek 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LaCrosse | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |
