2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LaCrosse | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
