2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2011 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick LaCrosse (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Buick LaCrosse (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | LR2 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
