2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 504 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Enclave | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 104 L |
