2004 Acura TL vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL 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 38 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 48 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
