2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Enclave | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
