1996 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. 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 (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Legend | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
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 | 1670 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |