2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2011 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 291 kg more than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 2005 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Tundra | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
