2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 680 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 99 L |
