2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Enclave | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
