2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 180 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera. 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 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Porsche | Buick |
Model | Panamera | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4806 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |