2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 159 | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |