2004 Acura CL vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura CL would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 927 kg more than 2004 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura CL | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | CL | Armada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |