2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Opel Corsa 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Enclave | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 44 L |
