2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 121 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Enclave | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |
