2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lancia Thema 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 2012 Lancia Thema. 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Enclave | Thema |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
