2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2008 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2008 Buick Enclave. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave, 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave. 2008 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Buick Enclave | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Vanquish | Enclave |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |