2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. 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 (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LaCrosse | A5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
