2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LaCrosse | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
