2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. 2009 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 180 L |
