1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1222 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Stagea | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
