1998 Buick Signia vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Signia | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
