1990 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Lumina | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |
