2011 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Grandeur | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| 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 | 1837 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
