2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 1997 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Enclave | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
