2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 85 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.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LaCrosse | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
