2012 Holden Calais vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Holden Calais and 2012 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2012 Holden Calais 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 2012 Holden Calais. 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 Holden Calais (350 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | Calais | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
