2011 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LaCrosse | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
