2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Enclave 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 134 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Enclave | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
