2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse

To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Lancia Thesis 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Make Lancia Buick
Model Thesis LaCrosse
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2397 cc 2400 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
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 Width 1840 mm 1857 mm


 

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