2001 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2001 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Armada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
