2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
