2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Kia Picanto and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 241 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1494 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (96 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Picanto | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Picanto | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 106 L |
