2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 487 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
