2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 835 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Armada |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3129 mm |