2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 618 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Enclave | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
