2005 Nissan Armada vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. 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 179 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
