2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 170 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2005 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) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Enclave | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |