2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fusion. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 539 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Enclave | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
