2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Buick Enclave (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Enclave | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
