2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1998 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. 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, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 1998 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LaCrosse | Marcia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
