2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 552 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 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | LaCrosse | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3280 mm |
