2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 111 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 826 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick LaCrosse | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
