2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2009 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Enclave | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
