2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 198 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LaCrosse | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
