2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 106 L |
