2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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 900 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. 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 (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | LaCrosse | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |
