2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon 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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | LaCrosse | Yukon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |