2011 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2011 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Enclave weights approximately 888 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
Because 2009 Ascari A10 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 2009 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Enclave. 2011 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Buick Enclave | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Buick | Ascari |
Model | Enclave | A10 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1852 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2636 mm |