2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
