2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 764 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Defender | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
