2010 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 2010 Buick Enclave and 2010 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Challenger (372 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Because 2010 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger. 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 Dodge Challenger (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Enclave | Challenger |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1833 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5022 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1923 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2946 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 |