2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Nissan Armada. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Armada | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 119 L |
