2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Murano 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 60 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 680 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2476 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
