2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 839 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2008 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Enclave | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
