2004 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 633 kg more than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. (407 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | DeVille | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
