2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick LaCrosse 2005 Honda Civic
Make Buick Honda
Model LaCrosse Civic
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 118 HP
Torque 312 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1182 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 50 L


 

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