2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life 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 (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Enclave | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |