2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2011 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. Both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Buick LaCrosse are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 280 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 18 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 351 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 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 | 1853 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
