2005 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 729 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | M | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |
