2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and 2004 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 758 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 2416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
