2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 60 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LaCrosse | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
