2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander (326 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LaCrosse | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 95 L |
