2011 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. 2011 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | LaCrosse | 159 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1826 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
