2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 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. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Enclave | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 105 L |