2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 153 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 860 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LaCrosse | Equator |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
