2003 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sierra. (275 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.

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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sierra. (386 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sierra. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2003 GMC Sierra has manual transmission. 2003 GMC Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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