2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (260 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2011 Hyundai Azera (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LaCrosse | Azera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
