2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse

To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 233 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan Sentra 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Make Nissan Buick
Model Sentra LaCrosse
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4575 mm 5001 mm
Vehicle Width 1791 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1511 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 2837 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 59 L


 

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