2008 Buick Enclave vs. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2008 Buick Enclave is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 900 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. 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, 2008 Buick Enclave (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 1988 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Enclave | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
