2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper. 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 (311 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper. 2005 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2005 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2005 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | LaCrosse | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
