2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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.
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2009 Buick Enclave | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Enclave | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
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 | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 320 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |