2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life 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 135 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 950 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick LaCrosse | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Life |
Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2370 mm |