1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 32 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Allante.
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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | Allante | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2837 mm |
