2011 Maybach Landaulet 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 Maybach Landaulet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Maybach Landaulet would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Maybach Landaulet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Maybach Landaulet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 766 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Maybach Landaulet | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Maybach | Buick |
Model | Landaulet | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 620 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 999 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6165 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3828 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |