2010 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2010 Buick Enclave and 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 388 kg more than 2010 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Enclave | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2007 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |