2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Buick Enclave. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Enclave | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
