2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2011 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | LR2 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
