2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2008 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 2008 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Titan | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |