2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 39 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
