2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 123 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 615 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. 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 (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LaCrosse | Panda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
