1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Step Wagon | Armada |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3140 mm |