2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 517 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | GMC | Buick |
| Model | Envoy | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
