2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 56 kg more than 1998 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan President 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave, 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Enclave | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
