2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 736 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
