2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 502 kg more than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Durango | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
