2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Peugeot 307 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 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 699 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | LaCrosse | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
