2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 6 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 926 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2011 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Armada | Optima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
