2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |