2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. Both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2011 Porsche Cayenne are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Enclave | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |