2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Enclave would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 327 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Enclave | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
