2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2009 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Z4 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
