2011 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Prius 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Prius | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
