2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2012 Maybach Landaulet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Maybach Landaulet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | LaCrosse | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
