2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Enclave | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
