2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LaCrosse | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
