2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 35 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 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LaCrosse | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
