2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 669 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7. 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 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Enclave | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 69 L |
