2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Volvo C70 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 97 more horse power than 2008 Volvo C70. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo C70.
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 Volvo C70 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Enclave | C70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
