2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Make Porsche Buick
Model 911 LaCrosse
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3605 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 445 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 233 Nm
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5001 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2837 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 59 L


 

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