2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
