2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Opel Zafira. 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 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LaCrosse | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
