2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Armada and 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3950 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 | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2476 kg | 1846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
