2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 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 110 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 725 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Armada | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 129 L |
