2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1965 Avanti Avanti 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 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Buick | Avanti |
| Model | LaCrosse | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 95 L |
