2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 489 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Armada | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
