2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 2007 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 866 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. 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, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick LaCrosse | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | Capa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
