2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 144 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 862 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (216 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Grandis | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |