2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Camry 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 64 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Camry. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 535 kg more than 1990 Toyota Camry. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Camry |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
