2004 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Primera. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2004 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Primera | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Primera | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
