2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 164 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
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 (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Enclave | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |