2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera. 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 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Enclave | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
