2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 758 kg more than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LaCrosse | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |