2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 515 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Civic | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |
