2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 449 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |