2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,555 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 701 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
