2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (311 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LaCrosse | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3560 mm |
