2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 834 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Armada | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
