2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 342 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Viano | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
