2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (191 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler (319 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LaCrosse | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
