2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 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. Both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Enclave | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 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 | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| 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 |
