2012 Nissan Versa vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Versa 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 518 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa. 2012 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Versa | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Versa | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1740 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |