2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
