2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Buick LaCrosse and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LaCrosse | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
