2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (211 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LaCrosse | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 211 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
