2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2009 Kia Carnival 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 99 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Enclave | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
