2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada 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 204 more horse power than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 661 kg more than 2011 Opel Vivaro. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Armada | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
