2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Titan | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 59 L |
