2012 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1045 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 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Patrol | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
