2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2010 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 734 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. 2010 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | LaCrosse | Terracan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |