2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 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 41 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Enclave | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
