2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 388 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LaCrosse | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
