2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Buick Enclave is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Buick Enclave (340 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Enclave | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
