2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 545 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster. 2012 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Roadster has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | LaCrosse | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
