2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (312 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
