2006 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Nissan Titan.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Titan | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |
