2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 564 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
