2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Enclave | Charger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |