2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Buick LaCrosse are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 333 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Enclave | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
